Read: 1 Sam. 20-21:15; Psa. 34
If you have ever been misunderstood or falsely accused you know how David felt. Jealousy is a powerful demon. Saul was consumed with it and David had done nothing but walk his walk with the Lord. I’m sure it was hard to talk to Saul’s son about his own dad but David trusted Jonathan’s friendship and had no one else to turn to. First David had to convince Jonathan it was true that his father hated him and wanted to kill him. That wasn’t hard to do. Saul was out of control and it only took a small thing to push him over the edge.
Jonathan means “gift of God” and is a picture of the Holy Spirit. Even though Jonathan would have been the most likely candidate for the next king being Saul’s first born, he recognized God’s choice. Jonathan knew David was going to be the next king and wasn’t jealous. Instead, Jonathan promoted and loved David. That is how the Holy Spirit feels about Jesus. He doesn’t mind being behind the scenes, misunderstood and hidden. The Holy Spirit knows his role and is content with it. He promotes the other two in the godhead. Jonathan was like that. Jonathan’s natural father was a self-seeking tyrant yet Jonathan was a loyal humble servant. No wonder he and David were such devoted friends.
David fled to Nob and was given shewbread and the sword of Goliath. Anyone else that ate shewbread not being a priest would have died on the spot but David was refreshed. David was a type of Jesus, both priest and king.
Lord, thank you that those who trust in You will not lack any good thing.
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